Let’s get something straight…hummus is awesome. I have nothing against it (other than the fact that it is way too easy to polish off half of a container by yourself if you’re not careful). The reason I decided to experiment with this recipe is twofold. One-we don’t eat legumes anymore, so that means hummus is out. Two-I pretty much consider cauliflower to be my own personal plaything and I will do with it whatever I choose. I still get surprised at the things I am able to pull off with cauliflower. (If you haven’t seen my Almond Joy Candies using cauliflower as the filling, than you cannot possibly know how amused I get when I Houdini this cruciferous veggie into completely different things). I can pretty much fool almost anyone with my cauliflower antics. How do I know…well- my husband has a cauliflower radar. He’s not a fan of my beloved vegetable. So if I can fool him, you can certainly have some fun with your veggie-hating clan. This dip ends up being lower in carbs and calories with loads of health benefits.

And why do I love this veggie oh-so-much? It’s a powerhouse of nutrition rich in carotenoids, lutein, vitamins C, E, K, and folate, as well as fiber. It has anti-inflammatory effects, antiviral and antibacterial effects, can inactivate carcinogens, and inhibit tumor growth.

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Erin Woodbury

I'm a happily married fitness freak and mom to three amazing, super-fit kids. My passion is creating original recipes and transforming unhealthy eats into healthy treats. I believe in balancing macro-nutrients as often as possible, and cooking to delight the ones I love in the cleanest, yummiest ways possible. As a nutrition coach, trainer and fitness instructor, I feel food is fuel, but it should also taste splendid, because after all, you only live once.